Wales

The data set contains information about a single school in Wales, Massachusetts - Wales Elementary School. This small elementary school serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of just 93 students. Despite its relatively high spending of $17,710 per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 8.6 to 1, Wales Elementary consistently underperforms academically compared to the state average.

The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and years. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 27.08% in ELA, 33.33% in Math, and 17.65% in Science, compared to the state averages of 41.53%, 40.74%, and 41.51%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 654 out of 916 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 701 out of 906 elementary schools in 2024-2025, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

With only one school in the data set, there are no clear standout schools to highlight. However, the analysis of Wales Elementary School suggests that the Wales school district may face challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, despite the relatively high spending and small school size. The consistently low academic performance and declining statewide ranking of the school indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement in the district's educational practices and resource allocation.